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Hi all,
Am planning to arrive in StJPdP on March 8th and am debating on whether to bring an insulated down puff jacket at 417 grams vs an insulated synthetic vest that weighs 368 grams? I have synthetic / merino tops for layering in addition a light weight fleece quarter zip sweater, a runners wind jacket and Gortex like rain jacket .
I feel that it is important to have some additional insulated clothing to use when resting or use in evenings at higher elevations . I was intending to use the down jacket as a pillow.
Am curious what peoples advise will be on the need for added insulated layer for the upcoming trip at this time of year? If yes, would they take the vest or the down puff jacket? I do not have a problem with space nor weight as my pack falls at 8.5% of my body weight.
Counting the hours now....
Bests MAN
Now here is a warm concept, hope it works out for you. Or maybe, like detachable pants that turn into shorts, we could have down jackets with detachable arms that could be used at night as long socks to put over the feet. All that would be needed would be a draw cord at the end. That could be a practical solution for cool weather sleeping, especially for me who at 6'3" always has his feet sticking out when sleeping. Maybe this product already exists. ??I bought a down jacket on sale, and cut the sleeves off (adding a binding around the seam) since I wanted a vest. Then I decided that my sleeping bag was not warm enough for cold nights in March, so I sewed the 2 sleeves together to make a little blanket (oddly shaped, about 2' by 3'). Now I can sleep in the down vest and put the blanket over my lower body. I will put this to the test in a few weeks!
I agree.Hi MAN, I would bring synthetic over down. Easier to dry and you will get rain.
Buen Camino.
The time you will need it is in the evening when you are running around doing chores and getting a meal.
I bought a down jacket on sale, and cut the sleeves off (adding a binding around the seam) since I wanted a vest. Then I decided that my sleeping bag was not warm enough for cold nights in March, so I sewed the 2 sleeves together to make a little blanket (oddly shaped, about 2' by 3'). Now I can sleep in the down vest and put the blanket over my lower body. I will put this to the test in a few weeks!
Slightly off topic but as C Clearly brought up the blanket . . .
I took a silk sleep sack and a down blanket. Unfortunately they were both slippery and I woke up repeatedly with the down comforter on the floor and me on the top bunk!
I took a silk sleep sack and a down blanket. Unfortunately they were both slippery and I woke up repeatedly with the down comforter on the floor and me on the top bunk!
What he said...Also off topic but I have a slippery down blanket too and just purchased some stick-on velcro circles made for fabrics. A couple at the bottom of the sleep sack & blanket, and one at the height of each shoulder should affix the two together nicely!
We walked in March and April with 6 days of snow with light merino wool T-shirt, One long sleeve merino wool long sleeve and a light fleece with rain jacket and had to shed most by the end of the day. I had a down vest in my pack but never wore it.
There was a lot of rain sleet and hail the first two weeks. Most days it was cloudy, but the trail gets really muddy. We actually only had about 6 days of sunshine out of 33. If I could leave tomorrow to walk again I would.Thank you for info. In my mind when walking vest or down jacket will be stowed away in the pack and stay dry. Wearing them when walking could only lead to overheating and getting excessively wet inside.
This morning I went out for walk it was - 8C with blustery wind brought the wind chill temperature down to - 18C. All that I was wearing was base layer, light fleece, thin synthetic hoodie and Gortex jacket. Nice and comfortable.
The questioning I have is if it would be good to have for safety reasons , after walking and walking breaks?
I am somewhat influenced by the climate I am currently in.
J F Gregory, how was the rain for you last year?
leaving in four days
Hi Colette, Yes flying out tomorrow via AirTransat to Paris and then TGV to Bayonne. Wow, 5 kgs is good for this time of year. I finally did ditch the running jacket and am down to 9 kg . As per the cold snap we experiencing here, am looking forward to warmer climes.
Not much a fan of Facebook but will post a link to a Blog once I get it set up... time is a ticking.
Buen Camino MN
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